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All Saints – Siddington

A few heavily treated images of All Saints church in Siddington, Cheshire; seen whilst cycling down to Jodrell Bank. Some of these images have added texture layers. The building is grade 2 listed and was subjected to substantial restorations between 1853 / 1895. The surrounding area is some of the most pleasant lowland rural land in Cheshire characterised by gently rolling hills and winding lanes lined with high hedgerows – a little similar to Dorset. The parish of all saints also includes the magnificent Capesthorne Hall Tudor estate, one of Cheshire’s prime NT treasures.

Aperture: ƒ/8
Taken: 22 May, 2019
Focal length: 13mm
ISO: 100
Shutter speed: 1/125s

Alderley Edge Observations

A curious wooden bus shelter in Alderley Edge with paper textures. Had a few very enjoyable days out cycling over to the west side, the equally ‘posh’ and rarefied side of Cheshire; but my intention is often to look for things that rarely get photographed – in these parts at least. These are just a few pictures from a trip to Alderley on the 13th May, I have many more including plenty of stuff in colour but today (16th) I also continued on to Jodrell Bank in preparation for my trips down to the Blue Dot festival and got many more pictures that are, for me, essential studies of the locality.

Aperture: ƒ/8
Taken: 13 May, 2019
Focal length: 10mm
ISO: 100
Shutter speed: 1/250s

Remains – Ford House

The remains of the old Ford House in Prestbury, Cheshire. I liked the shapes, texture and tonality in this image and I think there is always something quite intriguing about the exposure of the interior of old buildings in this way. Ford House has since been replaced by a three story block of a flats that authentically recreates the architectural style of the original. Sadly, old Ford House succumbed to several years of neglect and was ultimately declared to be unsafe.

More about Ford House Pictorial Chronology | Historic View

Aperture: ƒ/4.5
Taken: 13 April, 2016
Focal length: 70mm
ISO: 100
Shutter speed: 1/125s

M6 Motorway – Plumley

The M6 at Plumley, the oldest motorway in Cheshire and the main route south. The motorway at this location has only just recently been widened to four lanes in each direction. This time last year work had only just begun on the project and there were many hold ups and delays here.

The pylons on the right may be the main supply for the town of Altrincham and surrounding areas as they terminate in a large substation near Broadheath. The line may be tagged on to the very old but recently upgraded Carrington power station and is likely to pre-date the motorway.

Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Taken: 14 February, 2019
Focal length: 20mm
ISO: 100
Shutter speed: 1/250s

Derbyshire Farmstead

Interesting line and flow (as I say – or making up terminology) a view of the Derbyshire landscape seen on a long bike ride from Castleton to Macclesfield. The image has been treated with various texture layers to flatten dynamics and create a papery ‘look’ which I quite like.

Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Taken: 17 May, 2018
Focal length: 20mm
ISO: 100
Shutter speed: 1/250s

Castleton Ride

Cycling to Castleton, Derbyshire in May 2018, a fantastic long and challenging ride from home with some of the most dramatic scenery in the “white peak” region of the peak district. The picture above was taken during a break on the return trip close to Chapel-en-le-Frith an has been treated with various texture layers to flatten out the dynamics particularly in the sky which had many areas of clipping.

Aperture: ƒ/5.6
Taken: 17 May, 2018
Focal length: 18mm
ISO: 100
Shutter speed: 1/250s

All Saints – Siddington

Alderley Edge Observations

Remains – Ford House

M6 Motorway – Plumley

Derbyshire Farmstead

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